Twitter Reactions to Abhijeet Mukherjee's ‘Dented-Painted’ Remark

So yet another insensitive remark has been made by none other than a political leader! President Pranab Mukherjee’s son Abhijit Mukherjee called women protestors in Delhi ‘dented and painted'. Apparently, the leader was quoted saying "These pretty ladies coming out to protest are 'highly dented and painted, they're giving interviews on TV, they've brought their children to show them the scenes. I have grave doubts whether they're students, because women of that age are generally not students". This has sparked angry reactions across the country including the Prez' daughter, Sharmistha. Here are a few Twitter reactions to the Congress politician’s remark.

Anupam Kher: @AnupamPkher Abhijit Mukherjee is one of those mentally bankrupt politicians who are completely unaware of reality of Modern India. He needs treatment.

Farhan Akhtar: @FarOutAkhtar Abhijit Mukherjee, the Presidents son, says students should not wear make up and/or go to discotheques!! #alltimelow

Sonam Kapoor: @sonamakapoor What a dimwit .RT @ndtv: President's son Abhijit Mukherjee apologises for his remarks, says his comments were not meant to hurt anyone.

Shabana Azmi: @AzmiShabana Should Abhijeet Mukherjees sexist comment about women protesters being 'dented and painted' be reciprocated with 'damning and shamming'?

Barkha Dutt: @BDUTT His son's sexism has given Pranab another chance- one that he missed- to walk down the Hill, say sorry for his son & meet the protesters

Here is Abhijit Mukherjee’s complete statement: "What's basically happening in Delhi is a lot like Egypt or elsewhere, where there's something called the spring revolution. Women who are participating in candlelight vigils and those who are protesting have no connection with ground reality. These pretty ladies coming out to protest are 'highly dented and painted, they're giving interviews on TV, they've brought their children to show them the scenes. I have grave doubts whether they're students, because women of that age are generally not students."

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